The problem
Vehicle description: motor homes. The front axle and/or front tires can encounter unequal side-to-side loading due to inappropriate loading or the vehicle's leveling device becoming improperly adjusted.
The risk
Should this occur, one or more of the front axle components could fail increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will correct this overloading condition by replacing defective components including tires, where necessary.
Contacts
Owner notification began december 8, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ultimate, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V378000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.